Highway & Bridge Project Engineer

Who We Are

Kinsley Construction is a full-service construction company that is committed to doing right by our people, right by our roots and right by you. Operating throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, we serve clients in a variety of industries. From Building, Civil and Industrial construction, we do what it takes to get the job done and done right. If you want to leave your mark, take pride in what you do each day and create something that you can show off to your family - then join ours.

Why Kinsley Construction?

• Competitive salary and benefits package; including Single and Family Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K Plan with company match, (9) paid holidays, and up to (20) days PTO
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• A company committed to safety, quality, and integrity in all projects
• The chance to be part of a respected construction company with a long history of excellence

Summary of Position

Kinsley seeks a driven and disciplined Project Engineer for our growing Highway & Bridge team. Based in Kinsley's York, PA office, the PE will primarily work on projects in the greater Central PA market. The Project Engineer is mainly responsible for providing administrative and technical support to the Project Manager. Duties include technical documentation, job site communications with the foreman and subcontractors, scheduling, and cost analysis.

A successful candidate should possess an Engineering or Construction Management degree with applicable field experience and previous knowledge of PennDOT/municipal projects is preferred but not required. A willingness to learn, strong computer skills, and good communication skills is essential.

Typical Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Review and process properly transmitted contract documents
• Review, organize, maintain, and process contract documents and shop drawings
• Assist in the preparation of change orders
• Monitor costs and field quantities daily
• Update the project schedule as directed and prepare daily job reports
• Monitor field productions daily and assist the project accountant in preparing production reports as directed
• Properly code and promptly forward delivery tickets and paperwork to the office
• Setup and maintain job files
• Coordinate material requirements with project superintendents
• Receive material deliveries and maintain material staging plan and on-site inventory
• Monitor all long lead items regularly and notify the project superintendent and project manager of any problems
• Assist in the preparation of the project close-out
• Assist in developing a project punch list as well as assuring that all items on the list are completed on time
• Assist with Quality Control including preparatory meetings and final inspections
• Record project conference meeting minutes and return to the project manager for review
• Shadow the project superintendent and/or project manager to gain field experience
• Originate and/or review, submit, log, and distribute RFI's and RFI responses

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-4 Year post-secondary degree preferred
• Prior PE experience preferred but not required
• Prior field construction experience preferred but not required
• Strong organizational, customer service, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to learn new software systems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility, proactivity, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of personnel within the organization.
• Prior field construction experience preferred but not required

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